# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220070820030` · 03/13/2007 · Ash Grove Cement Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Operator:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Mine:** [2500002](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2500002)
## Narrative

EE was using a sledge hammer to drive pins into the sand feeder and strained his lower back. EE was seen by the company Dr that day and was given work restrictions. EE had a personal back injury within the last month and has missed several days. He was off work for his back on Feb. 13,14,19-took vac from 2/26 - 3/3 and had been seeing a chiropractor from 2/14 to DOI.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*